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Weekly NEWS - April 11, 2011 

 

In This Issue
Fireball Run Starts in Melbourne
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I GO LOCAL
Purchasing Synopsis
Employ Florida Job Link
Runaway Country April 15 & 16
Joe Pici Business Seminar
Register NOW - 2011 Life & Style EXPO
Event Schedule
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2011 Chevrolet Fireball Run Adventurally  
  Starts September 23 in Melbourne FL
  
fireball logoThe Chevrolet Fireball Run Adventurally announced it is the first national motoring event to implement the use of Quick Response Codes (QR), transforming the 2500 rally into an interactive experience for fans.

 

QR codes are similar to barcodes used by retailers to track price and inventory. QR codes are two dimensional barcodes that can hold literally thousands of characters of information. When a QR code is scanned with a camera enabled Smartphone, you can link to web sites or activate a broad range of cell phone functions.

 

The Fireball Run's Race to Recover America's Missing Children is the largest active recovery effort for missing and exploited children in the country. Each team is assigned a child from their home region along with thousands of posters to distribute along the route. A decal featuring the child is affixed to vehicles. Both posters and decals will have a QR code linking readers to police hotline handling the case. To date, the effort has assisted in the recovery of 36 missing children.

 

Competition vehicles in the Chevrolet Fireball Run Adventurally are also covered with sponsor and destination decals each having its own QR code. The QR codes can be scanned anywhere along the 2500 mile route linking fans and spectators to special promotions, vacation deals, and even free giveaways. 

 

The 2011 rally is themed "Southern Excursion." Nearly 50 teams will adventure over 2,500 miles in 8 days, driving everything from Lamborghinis to Camaros to the Time Car from Back to the Future. Along the way teams solve clues and complete challenges in an attempt to score points, in addition to various motorsport challenges.

 

"This is 100% audience engagement," said J Sanchez, the Executive Producer. "The Fireball Run is a challenging 2500 mile interactive game; where America is the game board. Now fans can play along." Notables registered to compete in the event are NASCAR legend Geoff Bodine, Space Shuttle Astronaut Winston Scott, and Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka Co-Founder Scott Newitt.

 

The Fireball Run Adventurally, sponsored by Chevrolet, Barrett-Jackson Auction Company LLC, LuxuryLifestyle.com, O'Donnell Corp, and RedBird Printing, and Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka is headquartered at the NBC UNIVERSAL Studios in Orlando, Florida. The safe yet mentally challenging rally is welcomed by area leadership and law enforcement in each city.

 

The 2011 Chevrolet Fireball Run Adventurally starts September 23 in Melbourne Florida and concludes October 1 in Gulfport MS. Destinations include Peachtree City GA, Knoxville TN, Clarksville TN, and Anniston AL.

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I GO LOCAL represents a comprehensive campaign, sponsored by TD Bank, to promote local shopping habits in local consumers and in business-to-business purchasing.

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"Who you buy from IS someone's business"
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BREVARD COUNTY PURCHASING SYNOPSIS

For Bids / Quotes / Proposals

 

April 7 - 13, 2011

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PALM BAY PURCHASING & CONTRACTS

For Palm Bay Opportunities

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EMPLOY FLORIDA MARKETPLACE

Find Candidates / Jobs   

 

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Programs funded through Brevard Workforce are equal opportunity programs with auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Visit www.brevardworkforce.com or call Toll Free in Brevard 504-7600.

Thank you for your Chamber membership and your participation. Remember to call the Chamber for a referral the next time you need a product or service.

 

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 Runaway Country Music Festival

April 15 & 16 - Wickham Park 

 

Miranda LambertDon't have your tickets, yet?  It's not too late.  Check out the latest updates and reserve your spot TODAY!

 

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Turn Your Membership Into Money 
Thursday, April 28 - 8:30AM
at The Chamber 
Pici, Joe  
Learn how to Increase New Business, Lock-in Client Loyalty, & Drive Quality Referrals.

 

Presented By:  Joe Pici 
  
  
Joe Pici is a leading strategist and coach, specializing in results-driven sales training.  Join this workshop to learn how you can sharpen your skills for creating appointments and closing sales. 
  
Sponsored By:  Sunshine Coffee Service.
Costs:  Free to members, $25 potential members.  Pre-registration required. CLICK HERE to register online. For information, call Cassie at (321) 724-5400, ext. 231. 

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2011 EXPO - Saturday, May 7

11AM - 6PM 

   

Join us for this family-friendly event at Lexus of Melbourne, our Premier Sponsor and Event Host, on Saturday, May 7, when the Better Business Council of the Melbourne Regional Chamber will present the 2nd Annual Life & Style Expo.
  • Business Expo
  • Food & Entertainment
  • Dance Peformance
  • Style Show
  • Children's Activities
  • FREE Admission & Parking
CLICK HERE for flyer and PDF registration form.

CLICK HERE to register online.
  
To Sponsor this event, please contact Diane Gabik at (321) 724-5400, ext. 238.
  
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Media Sponsors:
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EVENTS

Tuesdays, March 22nd through April 26th, 6:30 PM - Duran Golf Club - Chamber Women's Networking on the Greens.  Location7032 Stadium Parkway, Viera 32955.  Duran Golf Club offers the opportunity for Chamber Women to learn and play the game of golf, while networking on the beautiful greens of Duran.  For the beginner-Fun, 6-week learning series offered Tuesday evenings.  Five one-hour classes covering all aspects of the game, with a wrap-up, 9 hole Par 3 golf event featuring wine and cheese social! Limited to 8 participants. RSVP to either [email protected], or call Wally at 321-504-7776 x 7460. Cost per person $125 (Clubs provided if needed!).  For those who play-Executive Woman's Golf League is offered every Tuesday at 6:30 PM on the lighted Par 3 Golf Course. Cost $10 per player. 

 

Thursdays, beginning March 31st - Duran Golf Club - New Chamber Women's Golf Clinic.  Call 321-504-7776 x 7460.

 

Tuesday, April 12th, 11:30 AM - 1 PM - Chamber 2040 Luncheon.  Location:  Amici's Italian Restaurant, 7720 N. Wickham Road, Unit 120, Melbourne 32940. Speaker:  Sheriff Jack Parker.  Reservations Required.  Costs: $20.00 prepaid online reservations; $25.00 at the door/invoiced; $30.00 potential members.  For information, call (321) 724.5400, ext. 231. 

 

Thursday, April 14th, 8:30 - 9:30 AM - Women of Excellence Committee.  Location: Dillard's Melbourne Square, Melbourne Square Mall, 1700 West New Haven Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32904.  Speaker:  Jami Horn, Dillard's.  Costs:  Free to Chamber Members, $10 for Non-Members, R.S.V.P. online at www.melbourneregionalchamber.com.  For information, call (321) 724.5400, ext. 231. 

 

Friday & Saturday, April 15th & 16th - Runaway Country Music Festival.  Location:  Wickham Park.  Headliner:  Miranda Lambert, plus many more country music stars.  Sponsored in part by the Melbourne Regional Chamber and the Melbourne Coast.  For tickets and additional details visit www.runawaycountry.com.

 

Thursday, April 28th, 8:30 - 10AM - Turn Your Membership Into Money Workshop.  Location:  Melbourne Regional Chamber.  Topic:  Increase New Business, Lock-in Client Loyalty, & Drive Quality Referrals.  Speaker:  Joe Pici.  Sponsor:  Sunshine Coffee Service.  Costs:  Free to members, $25 potential members.  Pre-registration required.  Register online at:  www.melbourneregionalchamber.com.  For more information, contact Cassie at (321) 724-5400, ext. 231.

 

Saturday, May 7th, 11AM - 6PM.  Better Business Council 2011 Life & Style Expo.  Location:  Lexus of Melbourne, 6927 Bromley Drive, Viera 32940.  Premier Sponsor and Event Host:  Lexus of Melbourne.  Sponsors:  Courtyard Marriott, Residence Inn Marriott, CARE Chiropractic & Wellness Center, Florida TODAY, 98.5 the Beach, Brevard Business News, Hometown News, Spotlight Magazine, Senior Scene Magazine. Vendor booth costs:  Crafters - $50; BBC Members - $200; Chamber Members $250; Non-members $350.  Sponsorships available:  Gold - $750; Silver - $500.  Register online at: www.melbourneregionalchamber.com.  For more information, contact Marcia at (321) 724-5400, ext. 236.

 

 

MEETINGS

Wednesday, April 13th, 11:30 AM - West Melbourne Business Association Meeting.  Location:  Buena Vida Estates, 2129 W. New Haven Avenue, West Melbourne.  For information, call Wayne Cooper at (321) 723-3352.

 

Thursday, April 14th, 6 - 7:30 PM - Trades Council Meeting.  Location:  Melbourne Regional Chamber, 1005 E. Strawbridge Avenue, Melbourne. For more information, call (321) 724-5400. 

 

 

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Tuesday, April 12 - Grand Re-opening / Ribbon Cutting, 4-7 PM (Actual Cut 5 PM)  ****Glass Doctor****   Location:  203 East New Haven Avenue, Melbourne 32901.  Located just east of Babcock, before the split-off to downtown Melbourne.  Event will feature refreshments, windshield repair demonstration and a raffle.  Website:  www.glassdoctor.com/melbourne.

 

Wednesday, April 13 - Triple Ribbon Cutting, 4 - 8 PM (Actual Cut 5:30 PM)  ***B2B Connectors***     ***Next Generation Air & Heat ***     ***The Getaway Martini Bar***  Location:  The Getaway Martini Bar, 7720 N. Wickham Road, Suite 110, Melbourne 32940.  Located next to the Melbourne Regional Chamber's Viera/Suntree office.  Event will feature martinis, refreshments, jazz and door prizes.  Website addresses:  B2B Connectors www.biz2bizconnectors.com; Next Generation Air:  www.nextgenerationairandheat.com; The Getaway Martini Bar: www.getawaymartinibar.com

 

Thursday, April 14 -Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening, 10-11:30 AM (Actual Cut 10:15 AM) ****Grand Villa of Melbourne****  Location:  964 S. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne 32901.  Located at the corner of U.S. 1 and Nasa Blvd.  Event will feature light refreshments and door prize.  Website:  www.grandvillamelbourne.com